The Rivers State Police Command has taken swift action in response to a distressing online video, circulating on social media, depicting the dehumanization of minors within a Church setting, where the presiding Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, aged 41, has been arrested in connection with the incident .
Preliminary investigations reveal that Pastor Ifediorah allegedly organized a 3-day program for children in his Church, purportedly for “spiritual cleansing,” claiming to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit. Upon receiving this information, Operatives from the Rivers State Police Command through coordinated intelligence, arrested the pastor and several Church members at the scene.
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A thorough investigation is currently underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further updates will be made public as more information becomes available.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga Adepoju therefore urges the public to remain calm and peaceful that investigation is ongoing to address the issue objectively.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
